Network Manager / Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Network Manager / Engineer - Cisco MerakiLocation: Scottsdale, AZ - Hybrid (4 days/week onsite)Type: Contract-to-HireClient: ConfidentialRestrictions: No 3rd Party firms.About The RoleOur client is seeking a Senior-level Network Engineer / Manager with expert-level Cisco / Meraki experience to act as the critical link between the business and their outsourced Managed Service Provider (MSP).This is not a heads-down, deep CLI all day role. We need someone who understands how enterprise networks are actually put together, can speak the language of the business, and can hold a vendor accountable to get things done. You will own the network strategy and execution internally while the outsourced partner handles day-to-day management.What You'll DoServe as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the outsourced network management vendorOversee, audit, and direct all network operations, projects, and incident resolution performed by the MSPProvide senior-level design, architecture, and troubleshooting guidance for LAN/WAN, WLAN, VPN, and firewall infrastructureTranslate business requirements into technical requirements and ensure timely delivery by the vendorManage network performance, security, and capacity planning for a Cisco / Meraki environmentLead network upgrades, site expansions, and standard equipment deploymentsEstablish best practices, documentation, and SLAs for network operationsWhat We're Looking For8+ years of progressive networking experience, with senior-level / lead experienceExpert-level hands-on experience with Cisco and Meraki - switching, routing, wireless, and security appliances is requiredSolid understanding of core networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, BGP, OSPF, QoS, firewallsProven experience managing or interfacing with an outsourced MSP / vendor - you know how to get things done through a third partyStrong communication skills - able to interface with both executive leadership and technical teamsExperience with standard enterprise networking equipment and architecture best practicesCCNP, CCIE, or Meraki CMNA certification is a strong plusWork ModelHybrid role based in Scottsdale, AZ - 4 days per week in office is required. Local candidates preferred.Compensation & TermsContract-to-hire opportunity.